Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-06-17

that way. I hope the Governor of the Nh
meg State will live long before he lets sir
gle flag won by Connecticut regiment leav
the Capitol. don't say what have out c
any feeling of spite or revenge to the South
I say it for her good. He took his sea
amid prolonged applause.
Commander Coe next introduced Governo
| Lounsbury who was greeted with cheers ant
| the waving of handkerchiefs. In speaking
| of the dignitaries present he said: We have
| among us tonight our own Sherman whC
| swept everything from Atlanta to the sea
and the gallant Sheridan of Shenandoah
fame; and tbs hero of Fort Fisher and other
eloquent men from various portions of the
Union. 1t affords me great pleasure to well
come to Connecticut the gallant leaders,
men through whom and by whom the rebel
lion was crushed and the vile stain of slavery
wiped out. I most assuredly can never
give my consent to the removal of the rebel
flags without the most vigorous protest on
my part.
Major General Joseph R. Hawley stepped
to the front of the platform after Governor
Lounsbury was seated and read the follow
ing, which he had just received from Wash
ington:
The President has countermanded the order re-
turn them
The announcement was greatly cheered
General William T. Sherman was next
introduced and was greeted with great and
prolonged applause. He said: It were folly
for me to speak to this large audience. I
have come to your beautiful city to see one
OF your most honored guests General Terry
taken into Admiral Foote post of the g. AR
l congratulate you upon having enlisted so
high private. Tomorrow I'll see you ded-
lcate your beautiful granite shaft erected in
memory of your departed heroes. IT'S these |
things l came here for. 1 cannot speak either
here or tomorrow. Let the winds and the |
cannon speak tomorrow. You have all |
done nobly by coming here tonight Your
presence shows that you have learned your
lesson well. |
The band struck up "Marching through |
Georgia" as General Sherman took his seat.
General Phil Sheridan was greeted with /
5nree rousing cheers when he arose to speak
de said: have nothing to say but to thank L
you most sincerely for your cordial greeting |
came here to witness the dedicatian exer-
Uses OF your beautiful monument feel it |
ny duty to come here on this occasion, but
Prolonged applause)
Brigadier General Alfred Il. Terry made
hort and characteristic speech. He was
interrupted by applause. He said:
am one of the three youngest
ons of Admiral Foote post. In all human
probability I am one of the three youngest |
hildren of the Grand Army of the Republic. |
At this juncture in General Terry's speech |
here was considerable noise in the audience |
7hereupon Senator Hawley shouted: 'sBe
uiet and hear one of the best men you ever
aised speak in his own town"
There is a venerable maxim, continued |
ieneral Terry, which all will admit to be |
roper that children should be seen and not |
card. Perhaps I may be permitted to set |
hat maxim at defiance, but it would not be |
ecoming to me. I must extend, however, |
~ heartfelt thanks to Admiral Foote post |
this city, who to day conferred upon me
great an honor
J. D. Plunkett was then called upon. He
1logized the speakers present and made |
ew Introductory remarks previous to pres
nting Gen. Merwin with handsome medal !
'om the G. A. R. boys.
General Merwin in a few able remarks res
onded. Ii
General Joseph R. Hawley was next called
n. He said that there were many things
hich crowded to his lips. He had heard it |
aid that the g. A. R. was dying away, but
9 wanted to say that it was constantly in
reasing, and if called upon there would !
OF be 1000, 900 but 10000, 900 who would
sspond to defend the Union. He rejoiced |
lat the people had erected this monument, |
nd that it had been put in the place where /
is.
Brigadier General A. w. Greeley said that
9 had always supposed Connecticut cold
tate, but the reception last night was so | =
arm that he thought it would melt an ice
erg. He was glad to be present at this re.
ption. :
Colonel T. D Grant thanked the comrades
+ the warm reception given him and re-
cited he was no speaker.
Chaplain H. G. Trumbull made few able
marks, showing the pluck that the Union ! Il
ldiers displayed in the war D
Comrade Charles Pine, late Speaker of the
ouse, spoke very enthusiastically. He said
cd bless the Union soldiers, living and
'ad. He said the soldiers took no stock in |
that says do away with your
onuments, Decoration day, etc. He made
ference to the war, saying that the Union
ldiers were right, and that was why vic | ,
~ perched on their banner.
Myor York was then called on. He a.
i'd: To my mind there is no emblem like A
at of the United States flag. I believe
d always believed in that flag. 1 believe
at we are united people, and that the 81
ntiment of this community is for united :
immunity. This assemblage is just as en-
usiastic in that flag as it ever was do
t propose to detain you any longer, las there
3 ADLER speakers behind me. There is not, | F
my opinion, person in the United States
t believes in the red, white and blue 4
General Darlington said he was requested
the Massachusetts G. A. R. department | P
give their greeting to the Connecticut de- | =
rtm ent.